Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.8 trillion in 2019, an increase of 3.2 percent from expected spending of $3.7 trillion in 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
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Telecom subscribers in UAE rise to 24 million: TRA
The number of subscribers to telecommunications services in the UAE, whether through mobile phones, landlines and the internet, rose to around 24 million during the first five months of 2018.1 6232
du secures Dubai Community Development Authority’s digital future
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has signed a Managed Security Operation Centre (SOC) agreement with Community Development Authority (CDA).
Top three ways to justify IT security spending
Proving ROI in IT security has traditionally been a struggle for IT professionals, who need to balance budget limitations while constantly fighting to stay ahead of the dynamic threat landscape.
Microsoft to accelerate Oman’s digital transformation drive
Oman’s Information Technology Authority (ITA) has joined forces with Microsoft in the agency’s ongoing efforts to digitally transform the nation, that is in line with Oman Vision 2040, established by the royal directive of Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.
Meraas enhances customer engagement with LogMeIn solutions
LogMeIn has announced that Meraas has deployed its technologies to boost communications and collaboration as well as customer engagement and support.
UAE, World Economic Forum to create framework for data policies
The UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and The future and the World Economic Forum, the International Organisation for Public-Private Cooperation have unveiled an agile data policy framework for personal data.
Why the banking sector needs to focus on cyber resilience
With the increasing number and frequency of sophisticated attacks on the banking sector in the region, the need to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity programme is now more pertinent than ever.
Good news: we have not raised a generation of robots
Generation Z is entering the workforce, bringing with it a tech-first mentality that will propel businesses further into the digital era while potentially deepening the divide among five generations in the workplace.
“Let innovators shape the future of jobs”: MIT research head
The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils today hosted an enthralling discussion around the effect on jobs in the age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
First Abu Dhabi Bank rolls out AI-powered analytics portal
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched a new portal powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools to deliver advanced analytics to merchants.